St. Louis Blues(1958)
The glitter and glory story of the man whose rhythm and blues beat became all America's heartbeat!
St. Louis Blues Synopsis
Will Handy grows up in Memphis with his preacher father and his Aunt Hagar. His father intends for him to use his musical gifts only in church, but he can't stay away from the music of the streets and workers. After he writes a theme song for a local politician, Gogo, a speakeasy singer, convinces Will to be her accompanist. Will is estranged from his father for many years while he writes and publishes many blues songs. At last the family is reunited when Gogo brings them to New York to see Will's music played by a symphony orchestra.
St. Louis Blues (1958) is a drama and history film directed by Allen Reisner, released on April 7, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Nat King Cole, Eartha Kitt, Cab Calloway and Ella Fitzgerald. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Allen Reisner
- Writers:
- Spencer Williams, Mack David, Martha Koenig
- Producers:
- Robert Smith
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
St. Louis Blues Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nat King Cole
as W.C. Handy
Eartha Kitt
as Gogo Germaine
Cab Calloway
as Blade
Ella Fitzgerald
as Singer
Mahalia Jackson
as Bessie May
Ruby Dee
as Elizabeth
Juano Hernández
as Rev. Charles Handy
- Teddy Buckner
Teddy Buckner
as Musician
- Barney Bigard
Barney Bigard
as Musician
- George 'Red' Callender
George 'Red' Callender
as Musician
- Lee Young
Lee Young
as Musician
- George Washington
George Washington
as Musician
Key crew
Directed by Allen Reisner, written by Spencer Williams, Mack David and Martha Koenig, produced by Robert Smith.
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St. Louis Blues Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 7 ratings.
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St. Louis Blues – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch St. Louis Blues online?
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St. Louis Blues (1958) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in St. Louis Blues?
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The main cast of St. Louis Blues (1958) includes Nat King Cole, Eartha Kitt, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald and Mahalia Jackson. The film was directed by Allen Reisner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was St. Louis Blues released?
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St. Louis Blues was released on April 7, 1958 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is St. Louis Blues worth watching?
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St. Louis Blues (1958) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.